Creedence Clearwater Revival Research Paper
In my paper I will write about CCR’s Original band and their new band Creedence Clearwater Revisited created in 1995. I will also inform you about CCR’s top three hit Singles.
John Fogerty and his brother Tom were raised in Berkely, California. When John was a pre-teen he was going to school studying piano. It was at the age of 12 when he received his first guitar. The following band mates Cook and Clifford met at ‘El Cerrito Junior High.
CCR’s first album Creedence Clearwater Revival was produced in 1968. Singles “I Put A Spell On You” and “Suzi-Q” were their top hits at the time. “The band didn't really bloom until “Proud Mary”, stated Richie Unterberger in his Creedence Clearwater Revival Biography. It was a number two single in 1969, getting …show more content…
Lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for Creedence Clearwater Revival. Was apart of the band from the beginning 1967 till 1972. When he became a Solo artist. Johns brother Tom Fogerty, born November 9, 1941 in Berkely California. Shared leading vocals, eventually began back up vocals and wrote songs. “Walking On Water” was the only song written by Tom to be recorded. “The lack of opportunity and his brothers fame, led him to leave the band in 1971.” Stated an anonymous author at Creedence-Revisited.com. Stu Cook born April 25, 1994. Took part in performing bass guitar. Stu being apart of CCR from the beginning in 1967, to present …show more content…
Doug “Cosmo” Clifford born April 24, 1945 in Palo Alto, California. Is a drummer, joined Creedence Clearwater Revisited in 1995. “Cosmo” and Cook formed the CCR remake band in 1995. Stated anonymous author of Creedence Clearwater Revisited Band Members. Stu Cook Was in the Original CCR band as well, playing the role of electric base. Stu has been apart of the Rock ‘N Roll Hall Of Fame for the last 40 years. John Tristao is CCR’s new lead singer and plays electric guitar. Curt Griffy is a guitarist, songwriter, producers, performer for CCR. Steve Gunner plays keyboard, acoustic guitar, harmonica, percussion and sings in CCR’s Remake
John Fogerty and his brother Tom were raised in Berkely, California. When John was a pre-teen he was going to school studying piano. It was at the age of 12 when he received his first guitar. The following band mates Cook and Clifford met at ‘El Cerrito Junior High.
CCR’s first album Creedence Clearwater Revival was produced in 1968. Singles “I Put A Spell On You” and “Suzi-Q” were their top hits at the time. “The band didn't really bloom until “Proud Mary”, stated Richie Unterberger in his Creedence Clearwater Revival Biography. It was a number two single in 1969, getting …show more content…
Lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for Creedence Clearwater Revival. Was apart of the band from the beginning 1967 till 1972. When he became a Solo artist. Johns brother Tom Fogerty, born November 9, 1941 in Berkely California. Shared leading vocals, eventually began back up vocals and wrote songs. “Walking On Water” was the only song written by Tom to be recorded. “The lack of opportunity and his brothers fame, led him to leave the band in 1971.” Stated an anonymous author at Creedence-Revisited.com. Stu Cook born April 25, 1994. Took part in performing bass guitar. Stu being apart of CCR from the beginning in 1967, to present …show more content…
Doug “Cosmo” Clifford born April 24, 1945 in Palo Alto, California. Is a drummer, joined Creedence Clearwater Revisited in 1995. “Cosmo” and Cook formed the CCR remake band in 1995. Stated anonymous author of Creedence Clearwater Revisited Band Members. Stu Cook Was in the Original CCR band as well, playing the role of electric base. Stu has been apart of the Rock ‘N Roll Hall Of Fame for the last 40 years. John Tristao is CCR’s new lead singer and plays electric guitar. Curt Griffy is a guitarist, songwriter, producers, performer for CCR. Steve Gunner plays keyboard, acoustic guitar, harmonica, percussion and sings in CCR’s Remake